Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Post-baccalaureate certificate · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$72,314Median earnings 5 years after
$27,250Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the post-baccalaureate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $72,314. Nationally, post-baccalaureate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $71,215 four years after graduating (middle half: $46,935–$116,567). Median debt is $27,250, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $72,314 and $72,314 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.